Ministers discuss state currency idea
KUCHING: The idea of having our own state currency requires a comprehensive study before any decisions can be made. Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the government needs to concentrate on making Malaysia’s economy better. She highlighted the importance of identifying effective methods to boost revenue, foster a conducive […]
Padawan seeks commercial, industrial boost to spur economy
KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) is urging more private investors to invest in commercial and industrial projects in areas under its jurisdiction. In making this call, its chairman Tan Kai said MPP’s jurisdiction has become a fast-growing municipality, with the number of private holdings totalling 78,805 properties as of July 31 this year. Of the […]
Holistic approach to blue economy
KUCHING: Sarawak will embark on a sustainable blue economy by taking a holistic approach to policies and management to realise the ocean-based economics. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said in line with this, the state government has allocated RM70 million to deploy a total of 16,800 reef balls at strategic places […]
Earnest wish for a prosperous Sarawak
SIBU: As 2022 comes to a close and the New Year 2023 chapter will begin, leaders throughout the state wish for a prosperous Sarawak. They said that the year 2022 was a year where the state struggled to get its grip to stand stronger after the COVID-19 pandemic in its economy, industries and more. Hence, […]
Address real issues via progressive policies
KUCHING: The country needs comprehensive, robust and progressive policies and systemic reforms to address real issues happening in Malaysia, said Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii. He said the issues such as economy, cost of living, health and others faced by the people needed a comprehensive, robust and progressive policies and systemic reforms. “The country […]
International Energy Week 2022
Creating commercial possibilities through technology, innovation By Kelly Ting Swee Shuen The International Energy Week 2022 (IEW 2022) was back this year to promote new business prospects that focused on creating commercial possibilities through technology and innovation. The fifth edition of the expo was held in the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) from November 22 […]
Not crucial to make Nov 18 public holiday
LINGGA: Given the current uncertain economic situation, there is no urgent need for a public holiday to be declared ahead of the 15th general election (GE15). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said, therefore, it is inappropriate to gazette Nov 18, which is the day before the polling day for GE15, as […]
22 months PH reign a lesson to Sarawakian – Abang Johari
BY NATASHA JEE, NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY KUCHING: Sarawakian have been reminded to learn from past experience when Pakatan Harapan (PH) ruled as the government for 22 months and not to repeat the same “mistake” in the 15th General Election (GE15). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that under the PH government […]
Never take social, political stability lightly
KUCHING: Sarawakians are reminded not to take the social and political stability as well as the prevailing peace, racial and religious harmony amongst them lightly. “It took just one big scandal – the 1MDB scandal – to topple the BN government in 2018 and that was lesson enough for all to learn and to take […]
Daro ADUN prays for rural-biased budget
MUKAH: The 2023 Budget that will be presented early next month should be a rural-biased budget where the development of rural areas becomes the main focus. This is the wish of Daro ssemblyman Safiee Ahmad who is hoping Sarawak will be given more allocations because the state has the status of a province, unlike the […]
